Burial Notice: Kailua, Oʻahu
A burial site comprising of fragments of human skeletal remains of two individuals (State Inventory of Historic Places #50-80-11-06916) was identified by Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi, Inc. in the course of an archaeological inventory survey for Pali Lanes Adaptive Reuse Project, Kailua Ahupuaʻa, Koʻolaupoko District, Oʻahu, TMKs: (1) 4-2-038:020, and portions of 015, 034, 038, and 045. Per Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §6E-43, and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) §13-300, these remains are considered previously identified. Based on the context, they are over 50 years old and most likely Native Hawaiian. The burial site is not within a known Land Commission Award (LCA). The project proponent is A&B Properties, Inc.: Lena Mori, 822 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96813, Tel: (808) 525-6611. A&B Properties, Inc., is planning for preservation in place, however, the decision to preserve in place or relocate shall be made by the Oʻahu Island Burial Council in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants (HAR §13-300-33). Appropriate treatment shall occur in accordance with HAR §13-300-38. All persons having knowledge of these human remains are requested to contact Traven Apiki, SHPD Burial Site Specialist, at 40 Poʻokela Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Tel: (808) 829-9322, Email: Traven.Apiki@hawaii.gov.
Interested parties shall respond within 30 days of this notice and file descendancy claim forms and/or provide information to SHPD adequately demonstrating descent from this burial or ancestors buried in the same ahupuaʻa or district.
Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis: ʻĀinakō Housing Project
Stantec, on behalf the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed ʻĀinakō Subdivision Housing Project, Punahoa 2, South Hilo, Hawaiʻi [TMKs: (3) 2-3-030:004, (3) 2-3-030:001 (por.), and (3) 2-3-031:001 (por.)]. OHCD is proposing a workforce housing project on a portion of this property in the ʻĀinakō neighborhood. Feasibility of this project is being developed to include a possible 144 units residential units in a mix of single and multifamily homes on approximately 38 acres of land.
Stantec seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:
- Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with the ahupuaʻa of Punahoa 2.
- Family connections to past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
- Cultural resources that may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
- Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
- Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and surrounding lands.
Those interested in participating are invited to contact Benjamin Barna at 808-900-6403 or ben.barna@stantecgs.com.
Notification Of Ka Paʻakai Analysis
Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, Kona Moku, Kauaʻi
Explorations Associates Ltd. is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for a proposed subdivision located at Makaleha Street in the Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, Kona Moku, Kauaʻi [TMK: (4) 2-8-014: 038 and 042]. The project area is bounded by existing residential development and Waikomo Stream. The landowners are proposing a consolidation and resubdivision under Kauaʻi County Planning Department Subdivision Application S-2019-4. The proposed project will result in three (3) residential lots intended for future residential use.
The purpose of the Ka Paʻakai Analysis is to identify, document, and assess potential impacts of the proposed subdivision on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights and practices. Explorations Associates Ltd. seeks consultation with those familiar with cultural, historical, and traditional practices within the Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, including:
- Cultural associations, moʻolelo (stories), historic maps, and archaeological/cultural resource reports;
- Past and present Native Hawaiian land use or traditional gathering practices;
- Preservation and protection of cultural, historical, and natural resources;
- Known trails, access routes, sensitive areas, historic sites, cultural sites (including burials), and LCAs;
- ]Native Hawaiian descendants who have traditionally fished, hunted, or gathered within the project area;
- Individuals able to refer other knowledgeable cultural practitioners or descendants.
Those interested in providing cultural knowledge, historical information, or consultation regarding this Ka Paʻakai Analysis are invited to contact Leialoha Sanchez at Phone: 808-977-2127 or Email: community@leialohaliving.com by Jan. 30, 2026.
